Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Jake and Todd -- Good Boys!

Thank-you all for your good thoughts for Jake! He's really a sweet old boy and continues to settle in nicely. He spends most of his time in our bedroom. Getting him out without their being an accident remains the challenge because he's still leery of our kitchen. But I have decided that the distance from our bedroom to the living room, is the same as it was for him to go from the place in his old house where he used to stay, to the outside because his accidents seem to happen in the same place each time. Old habits I suppose. My 'usual' vet has finally returned from maternity leave and he'll be seeing her on Wednesday, so we'll see where we stand medically with him.

Tomorrow, as you know is the 9th of November--Todd will be 7 months old. He is growing up much too quickly and it shows. He's learned so much...

Glad to hear Jake is improving.Todd is soo cute, Miggy used to dig as well but doesnt any more but she is a stuborn girl she will come when she wants to lol just one of those commands I havent been able to break or prfect with her. They grow fast Miggy is 2 years old now and it doesnt seem possible. Great photos, have a good day !

sweet jake. can you imagine what he feels when he safely and warmly gets to lie by your bed? so wonderful.and todd... he's a busy little guy.nobody's like baby todd. the pictures and prose to go with them are perfect!love,tammy j

When our rottie, Missy, could no longer manage getting outside we just scooted a blanket under her and dragged her out the front door while she was laying on the blanket. She was heavy... 98 pounds. It wasn't easy so I know what you're going through a little bit. Hope things turn around. :-)

It's so sad when dogs get old and get sick.. That is why I dog sit for people when they go on vacation. I can enjoy their dogs or cats and not have to own one.Loved your pictures of Todd.. Have a great day ~ ta ta for now from Iowa:)

Gee, Todd has already achieved Jed & Abby's level of obedience and behavior! Substitute dragging mail & catalogs off the kitchen table for checking out the kitchen cabinets, and that whole story is Abby to a T - as in Todd :)

So glad Jake is settling in. Hope the vet can do something to help his paws. The rest will just take time and trust.

Good to hear that Jake is settling in. Have you thought about belly bands for him? As Arlo is intact, he sometimes marks when he gets excited, so I have started using one on him. Love to Todd on his birthday.

A Little About Me...

In 2007 my dream of living in the country and sharing it with senior Golden Retrievers came true when we moved to a small town in Northern Virginia into a home that would become 'Golden Pines.' Our lives are now filled with more rescued Golden Retrievers than I'll admit to, a Wheaten Terrier, a lively little Scottie, a black lab and a very tolerant cat. This blog chronicles snippets of a life in the country that has truly 'gone to the dogs!'